Middlebrook Hall Room Types

Single

One room is occupied by one resident with a semi-private bathroom. The average square footage is 118. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 30 singles in Middlebrook.

Double

One room is occupied by two residents with a semi-private bathroom. The average square footage is 179. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 333 doubles in Middlebrook.

2-Person Suite

Two rooms are occupied by two residents with a 3/4 bath (Tower suites include a full bath). The average square footage is 216. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 88 2-person suites in Middlebrook.

3-Person Suite

One room is occupied by three residents with a 3/4 bath. The average square footage is 256. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 11 3-person suites in Middlebrook.

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Connect with Middlebrook Staff

Jie Zhao

My Responsibilities

I oversee general day to day operations and student development in Middlebrook Hall. I supervise the Assistant Hall Director and 26 Community Advisors. With the support from the rest of our team, we strive to create an active and safe community for our residents.

Where I Can Help

Student engagement and involvement opportunities

Social justice and identity conversations/concerns

Academic resources referral

Interpersonal conflict

Residence hall safety and security

Crisis management

Mental health resources

Education History

M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University
B.S. in General Management from Appalachian State University

Arrival to the University of Minnesota

2017

Previous Positions Held

Graduate Hall Director - Bowling Green State University

Points of Pride

Be able to work with students and see them develop into strong, independent scholars and people.

My Favorite Quote/Motto/Personal Philosophy

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

Life Outside The U

Travel, food, movies, and books.

Gender Pronouns

He/Him/His

Jie Zhao

Residence Director (RD)

Lexi Tarter

My Responsibilities

I manage student engagement participation and vision within Middlebrook as well as work with the building management team to help oversee supervision of student staff and maintain community behavioral standards.

Where I Can Help

Student Engagement and Participation

Diversity and Social Justice Dialogue

Campus Resources

Community Behavioral Standards

Education History

Bachelor's of Science, Neuroscience, University of St. Thomas
Bachelor's of Arts, French, University of St. Thomas

Arrival to the University of Minnesota

2016

Previous Positions Held

English Teaching Assistant-Olonne, Sur-Mer, France
Resident Adviser, University of St. Thomas
Operations Manager, University of St. Thomas

Points of Pride

After graduation, I packed up my stuff and moved to France to teach English as a foreign language for the school year!

My Favorite Quote/Motto/Personal Philosophy

Life is your greatest adventure.

Life Outside The U

Traveling

Knitting

Anything sci-fi & fantasy related

Spending time with friends and family

Gender Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Lexi Tarter

Assistant Residence Director (ARD)

Dre Jefferson

My Responsibilities

My role is to facilitate the successful operation of Middlebrook Hall. It is our focus here in Middlebrook to ensure that every resident has a healthy and safe environment to make them feel at home while they indulge in the many wonderful aspects of the University of Minnesota.

Where I Can Help

My staff and I can address any issue that arises in the residence hall

Our team will work diligently to answer all questions and provide a fun and safe residential life experience

Arrival to the University of Minnesota

Previous Positions Held

Points of Pride

It fills me with pride to be able to positively impact the lives of young people that will make a positive impact on our world.

My Favorite Quote/Motto/Personal Philosophy

"Success is not owned; it is leased and rent it due every day"

Life Outside The U

In my free time, I love to be active and workout. I play basketball and football for recreation, while also coaching basketball and football at Hopkins High School. As a former student-athlete, I am aware of the wonderful lessons learn, along with lifelong relationship built in high school and college athletics.